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Hatch Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

The ultimate make-ahead family dinner! Layers of roasted Hatch chiles, tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheese combine for a comforting, crowd-pleasing Mexican-American casserole. ????️????????
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-American, Southwestern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
Hatch Chile Sauce
  • 8-10 large hatch green chiles, roasted and chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • to taste salt
Assembly
  • 12 corn tortillas, lightly warmed
  • 3 cups Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream (for serving)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. ????️????????
  2. Season chicken with olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until lightly browned and cooked through. Shred or dice chicken.
  3. For the sauce: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Stir in flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add roasted hatch chiles, cumin, oregano, and salt. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Assemble casserole: Layer 1/3 tortillas, 1/3 chicken, 1/3 sauce, 1/3 cheese. Repeat layers twice more. Top with remaining cheese, cilantro, and green onions.
  5. Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and additional cilantro if desired. Enjoy! ????

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for make-ahead dinners, freezer-friendly meals, or game day gatherings. Save leftovers for an easy reheat and enjoy the smoky, cheesy flavors of Hatch chiles all week long. ????️????????

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